5 V, Load, Slew-Rate Limited, RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver (Half Duplex, 2.5 Mbps) Features: Electronics industries alliance (EIA) RS-485/RS-422 compliant Data rate: 2.5 Mbps Half-duplex and full duplex options Reduced slew rates for low electromagnetic interference (EMI) True fail-safe receiver inputs 5 µA (maximum) supply current in shutdown mode Up to 256 transceivers on one bus Outputs high-Z when disabled or powered off −7 V to +12 V bus common-mode range Thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection Pin-compatible with the MAX308x Specified over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range Available in 8-lead SOIC, 8-lead LFCSP, and 8-lead MSOP Qualified for automotive applications